How to Choose the Right Chester County Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case
Personal injury cases are some of the most commonly filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, and for good reason. Pennsylvania state law states that everyone has the right to seek fair and just compensation for their losses after an accident. The only problem is that you’ll need to find the right Chester County personal injury lawyer for your case.
Choosing a personal injury lawyer can be challenging. While there certainly are plenty of options to choose from, not all personal injury lawyers are created equal. When it comes to personal injury cases, the stakes are high, and making the wrong choice could lead to you not meeting your compensation goals or even losing your case entirely.
That’s where HoeyLegal comes in. Here at HoeyLegal, we’re proud to be the leading personal injury law firm in Chester County. With decades of personal injury experience under our belts and a dedication to being the trusted advocates our clients deserve, we won’t stop until you get fair and just compensation for your losses.
From medical bills and lost wages to long-lasting injuries that can change a life forever, our expert legal team understands just how stressful being the victim of a personal injury can be. We believe that no one should have to face such difficult times alone, and our team will always be there to support you while you focus on your recovery.
Don’t settle for anyone but the best personal injury lawyer in Chester County. Call HoeyLegal and schedule your free legal consultation today.
What is Personal Injury Law?
Accidents are an unfortunate part of life, but when they happen, personal injury law is what gives victims the right to seek compensation for their losses. This legal framework essentially defines who is allowed to file a personal injury lawsuit, as well as what evidence they need to present and the amount of compensation they should receive if they win their case.
Personal injuries can be a result of negligence or an intentionally harmful act, and there are a few key aspects to personal injury law that every potential victim should be aware of.
Duty of Care
The duty of care is a legal obligation that requires both individuals and businesses to exercise caution and care in everything they do, especially if the situation could potentially cause harm to others.
One common example of the duty of care involves wet floors: everyone has seen a wet floor sign at some point in their life. Businesses display these signs to warn their customers that the floor is wet and to be cautious when walking on it. While the business could choose to mop the floor without posting a ‘wet floor’ sign, this would be an example of them breaching their duty of care to their customers.
Most personal injury lawsuits require the plaintiff to prove that the defendant failed to uphold their duty of care in order to win their case.
Damages
Another key aspect of personal injury law is the idea of damages. Damages are the compensation that a plaintiff receives after winning a personal injury case. These damages are meant to cover a wide variety of different losses and are usually split up into three different types.
- General Damages: This type of damages compensates a victim for non-economic harm, including physical pain, psychological or emotional distress, and reductions in quality of life.
- Special Damages: This type of damages compensates a victim for easily quantifiable economic losses, including lost wages, medical bills, property damage, and any future costs that may come along with the personal injury.
- Punitive Damages: This type of damages is awarded when the defendant acted in a particularly reckless or malicious manner and is meant to punish the defendant and discourage others from acting similarly in the future. Punitive damages are by far the least common type of damages.
What Are Personal Injury Attorneys?
A personal injury attorney is a type of lawyer who specializes in personal injury law. Personal injury lawyers are experts in Tort Law, and their primary focus is on representing personal injury victims so that they can receive compensation for their losses.
In addition to simply representing their clients, personal injury attorneys also perform a wide variety of other key tasks that can help their clients win their cases. From filing the initial paperwork and providing legal advice to gathering evidence and witness testimonies, negotiating with insurance companies, and consulting experts, personal injury lawyers utilize all of their resources and expertise to ensure that their clients have everything they need to get the compensation that they deserve.
Why Choose HoeyLegal For All Your Personal Injury Needs
Being the victim of a personal injury can be incredibly stressful, to say the least. Not only do you need to focus on recovering from your injuries, but with all the financial stresses of medical bills, lost wages, and more, it can be nearly impossible to focus on anything else than simply surviving.
Piling all of the responsibilities of filing and pursuing a personal injury lawsuit on top of that adds even more stress to an already extremely traumatic situation. The legal system can be incredibly complex, and while you can choose to pursue your case by yourself, chances are you simply don’t have the time, energy, or expertise necessary to win your case on your own.
The good news is that HoeyLegal is always here to help. Here at HoeyLegal, we don’t just claim to be the best personal injury lawyers in Chester County. We back it up with every case we work on.
Still, we understand that we aren’t the only personal injury lawyer in Chester County, and that you undoubtedly have plenty of options to choose from. If you are the victim of a personal injury, and still aren’t sure if HoeyLegal is right for you, here are just a few of the many reasons why you should choose HoeyLegal.
Unmatched Personal Injury Expertise
Our expert legal team, led by Christian J. Hoey, has been working with personal injury victims for over 25 years. We have an intimate understanding of the court system and have developed a level of personal injury experience and expertise that other law firms simply can’t compete with.
Every client and personal injury case is different, but when you choose HoeyLegal, you’ll always be able to trust that we’ve already worked on and won hundreds of cases just like yours. Regardless of the type of personal injury you experience, our superior legal expertise allows us to not only guarantee that we’ll be able to meet your compensation goals. We’re confident that we’ll be able to exceed them every time.
A Proven Track Record of Success
Expertise is one thing, but it only really matters if it produces results. That’s why we believe that nothing speaks to our success louder than our proven decades-long history of winning cases for our clients.
We’ve won tens of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients over the years, and they aren’t the only ones who have taken notice. We also have plenty of ‘Best Attorney’ awards under our belts, and we don’t plan to stop winning them anytime soon.
We know just how difficult choosing a personal injury lawyer can be, especially when taking people at their word is a lot harder than it’s ever been, but when you choose us, you don’t have to take our word for it. Our hard-earned reputation and proven track record of success speak for itself.
A Dedication to Going Above and Beyond for Our Clients
While many law firms view their clients as simply another paycheck, here at HoeyLegal, we like to take a more personal approach. We understand exactly how quickly a personal injury can turn a life upside down, and with so many other things to worry about, our goal is to always be the trusted advocate that you need during such hard times.
Our team is committed to going above and beyond for our clients. We’ll take the time to get to know you and your case, and do everything in our power to not only win your case, but to support you through every step of the process.
Our expert legal team is available around the clock, so no matter what time of day it is, we encourage you to contact us about anything you may need. In the meantime, we’ll continue to work tirelessly to get you the fair and just compensation you deserve, while you focus on resting and recovering.
You Don’t Pay Unless You Win
We believe that everyone deserves to have their day in court, no matter what their financial situation. That’s why we operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning that you’ll never have to pay us a cent unless we win your case. You can say goodbye to upfront fees, hourly rates, or hidden charges, and hello to the expert legal representation that you deserve.
This isn’t just good for your wallet. It’s also just another way that we prove that we will fully invest ourselves and our resources into your case. We’ll stand by you to the very end and will only worry about payment once we win your case.
Free Legal Consultations
Our contingency fee payment structure isn’t the only way we make sure that everyone has access to the legal system. We also offer free legal consultations so that you can get the expert legal advice you need to decide whether or not you should pursue your personal injury case in the first place.
All you have to do is call or contact us on our website, and we’ll happily help you schedule a consultation at a time that’s convenient for you. There are no obligations and, of course, no hidden fees. It’s just an easy opportunity for you to learn more about your rights and whether or not you have a case, so that you can make the best decision for yourself.
Our Personal Injury Specialties
Personal injury cases are some of the most common lawsuits that Pennsylvania residents file, and they cover a wide variety of different injuries. From motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice cases and everything in between, all of these different types of personal injuries require specific knowledge and expertise that some lawyers possess and others don’t.
We know that if you are the victim of a personal injury, you want to be able to ensure that you choose a Chester County personal injury lawyer who has the specific experience necessary to obtain the best results possible.
Here at HoeyLegal, we specialize in representing clients who are the victims of many of the most common types of personal injury cases. Chances are that if you have a personal injury, our team has the knowledge and expertise necessary to win. However, if you still aren’t sure if we’re the right law firm for you, here are all of our personal injury specialties.
Car Accidents
No one ever gets in their car expecting to get into an accident, but that doesn’t make car accidents any less common. The average American will get into 3 to 4 car accidents in their lifetime, and when those accidents happen, you need to know that you have an expert personal injury lawyer to represent you.
From simple accidents to those caused by drivers under the influence, car accidents often cause debilitating injuries that can change the course of one’s life in an instant. No matter how severe your injuries or how high your medical bills are, we’ve won countless car accident cases for our clients over the years, so you can trust that your case is in the best hands possible.
Motorcycle Accidents
For bikers, there’s nothing more freeing than the feel of the open road. The only problem is that motorcycle drivers are particularly vulnerable when out on the road, and often don’t get the respect that they deserve.
Reckless drivers often feel that they can bully motorcycle drivers around and, in many cases, simply don’t pay enough attention to bikers on the road. If you’re a biker, we hope that you never have to worry about getting into a serious accident, but if you do, you can count on our team here at HoeyLegal to have your back to the very end.
Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents tend to be some of the most traumatic and deadly motor vehicle accidents on the road. For this reason, the trucking industry faces heavy regulation, and truckers must follow a wide variety of different safety measures to ensure that everyone out on the road stays safe.
Our team has extensive experience with trucking accidents and is well acquainted with all of the rules and regulations surrounding the industry. This means that if you are ever involved in an accident with a large freight truck, you’ll be able to rest easy knowing that HoeyLegal is uniquely qualified to ensure that you get the maximum compensation for your losses.
Nursing Home Negligence
We trust our nursing homes to take care of our most vulnerable loved ones. While most nursing homes offer high-quality service and have the best interests of their residents in mind, there are still plenty of opportunities for accidents to happen and negligent actors to slip through the cracks.
From ignoring health symptoms and failing to call doctors for residents who need medical attention to simply failing to provide a clean and comfortable environment for their residents to live out their golden years, all of these situations and more are more common than most want to believe.
If you or your loved one has been the victim of nursing home negligence, we offer our most heartfelt condolences, and we will do everything we can to make sure that the victim gets compensation for their suffering.
Slips and Falls
Not every slip and fall is a personal injury case. However, if you slip and fall on someone else’s property due to their failure to keep their property safe and secure, you could have a personal injury case on your hands.
Property and building owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe. This is why you often see “Wet Floor” signs in stores after mopping, and why business owners need to keep their sidewalks and parking lots clear of snow and ice. If you fall due to their failure to uphold any of these or similar responsibilities, our legal team will always be here to help.
Medical Malpractice
Injuries and disease are an unfortunate fact of life, but luckily, modern medicine has gotten pretty good at helping the sick and injured recover. That being said, medical professionals are only human and can make the occasional mistake that leads to prolonged suffering, adverse side effects, and even death.
Our legal team possesses extensive medical malpractice expertise and has access to highly qualified medical consultants who provide us with an extra edge that we can use to win your case. As soon as you suspect you may be a victim of medical malpractice, contact us, and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that the medical professional is held responsible.
Crime Victims
Not every personal injury is the result of negligence. From assault and robbery to sexual assault, domestic violence, and more, some personal injuries are due to deliberate acts by criminals.
Whether you were a premeditated target or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time, being the victim of a crime is always traumatic. Our team knows this better than anyone, and we’ll always be here to ensure that you don’t just get compensation for your losses, but that the guilty criminal is brought to justice.
Contact HoeyLegal Today
Are you or someone you know a recent victim of a personal injury? Are you looking for a Chester County personal injury lawyer that you can trust to win your case and get you the compensation that you deserve? Give HoeyLegal a call.
Our team here at HoeyLegal is always here to answer your questions, and we’ll happily tell you more about how we can help you win your case. All you have to do is call or contact us on our website, and we’ll help you schedule a free legal consultation so that you can get the expert legal advice you need without ever having to worry about paying anything upfront.
We understand just how nerve-wracking and stressful dealing with a personal injury can be, but our team is always here to be your trusted advocate during such hard times. Don’t settle for anything but the best personal injury lawyer that Chester County has to offer. Contact HoeyLegal and schedule your free legal consultation today!